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The beauty of the American version is that the contestants they pick have no idea about world travel, which makes for funny TV. Problem is that Australians love to travel so bascially you will get a lot of people apply who have already travelled a lot and are interested in TAR because of their love for travel, not just to be on a reality show.

Channel 7 have a knack of destorying original shows. Australian version of Surviour was a disaster. Also the choice of host could be bad too. I hope Phil signs up, because Channel 7 hosts are awful.

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"I wish the world was flat like the old days, and I could travel just by folding a map."

"Our fans are pretty good. They don't give away too much. Sometimes people love dropping spoilers, but our fans are good. They tend to do it in such a way that doesn't ruin it for fans who don't want to know."--Phil Keoghan

Several recent articles have been speculating about that, nothing firm yet. Check Phil's thread as well.

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"Our fans are pretty good. They don't give away too much. Sometimes people love dropping spoilers, but our fans are good. They tend to do it in such a way that doesn't ruin it for fans who don't want to know."--Phil Keoghan

1. Teams of two are required for "The Amazing Race Australia" 2. Team members must have a pre-existing personal relationship. e.g. friends, relatives, partners, colleagues etc 3. Both team members must complete a separate application form 4. You must complete all questions 5. All required documents, photographs and videos must be submitted 6. Teams must submit all parts of their application together as one package 7. Both team members must be over 21 years of age on the day of application8. Both team members must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident for at least 2 years to participate 9. Both team members must hold valid passports 10. Ensure you read the Terms and Conditions on the application form 11. You will only hear from us if you have been selected to attend an audition 12. Applications close 6:00pm Monday 6 September

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"Our fans are pretty good. They don't give away too much. Sometimes people love dropping spoilers, but our fans are good. They tend to do it in such a way that doesn't ruin it for fans who don't want to know."--Phil Keoghan

Oh damn it, I wish NZ could have one at a time where I was of the right age. I always hoped for TAR Australasia. Not just Oz. Phil's Kiwi, he should host NZ Version!!!! I'm so jealous. I'm also saddened that you couldn't try because of the rule change Coutzy!

But please have a TAR NZ like Auzzie with world-travel when I'm 18/21, I'd say it'd be 18 here because our rules are a bit different

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'We are the makers of music, and the dreamers of dreams' - 'To roam the roads of lands remote, to travel is to live'.

No it doesn't comfirm he will be hosting it. Phil did some quick TV promo's for Channel 7 in Australia from when they went to Perth in Season 9. He is on Rotnest Island off Perth when he recorded this way back in TAR9.

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"I wish the world was flat like the old days, and I could travel just by folding a map."

"Our fans are pretty good. They don't give away too much. Sometimes people love dropping spoilers, but our fans are good. They tend to do it in such a way that doesn't ruin it for fans who don't want to know."--Phil Keoghan

Ew. Americans, that news is basically the equivalent of Phil getting fired and replaced with Tiger Woods.

One rumour I heard out of Channel Seven is that Jay Laga'aia (a Maori actor with a somewhat similar backstory to Phil, most recognisable to non-Antipodeans as Commander Typho from the Star Wars prequels) is hosting.

Usually they delay the broadcast of the US version of TAR by months in Australia right? Looks like they'll only be 4 days delayed this season.I speculate that this is because they don't want the US version to overlap with the premiere of TAR AUS in 2011.

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Great news for lovers of The Amazing Race, Channel Seven will be fast tracking the latest series from the USA. Phil Keoghan will standing on the pitstop for the 17th series of this very popular reality show.

Usually they delay the broadcast of the US version of TAR by months in Australia right? Looks like they'll only be 4 days delayed this season.I speculate that this is because they don't want the US version to overlap with the premiere of TAR AUS in 2011.

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Great news for lovers of The Amazing Race, Channel Seven will be fast tracking the latest series from the USA. Phil Keoghan will standing on the pitstop for the 17th series of this very popular reality show.

Yeah, aside from the time they split the TAR9 premiere into two episodes (and put a two-week gap in between, making it out of synch with the US as usual), this is the first time we've seen an episode in the same week since TAR1.

Usually they delay the broadcast of the US version of TAR by months in Australia right? Looks like they'll only be 4 days delayed this season.I speculate that this is because they don't want the US version to overlap with the premiere of TAR AUS in 2011.

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Great news for lovers of The Amazing Race, Channel Seven will be fast tracking the latest series from the USA. Phil Keoghan will standing on the pitstop for the 17th series of this very popular reality show.

As for the delays, it depends on the season. We got allstars before 10, and then season 12 came almost 2 years after, but season 13 through 16 were only a few weeks out.

I'm a long time lurker here who finally joined up. You guys here do a wonderful job and I'm very impressed, there's no place out on the internet like this!

I'm so excited to see the Amazing Race come to Australia, I hope to participate on it soon and I know many people have gone crazy over it since the applications came out.

Coutzy, correct me if I'm wrong but I thought that season 14 was about six months behind the U.S? Though I remember season 15 wasn't too bad, Channel Seven did air double episodes each week allowing us to see the finale about a week or so behind the actual airing in the U.S.

But yes, Channel Seven stuffed the order up for allstars and season 10, we heard about Dustin and Kandice's and David and Mary's previous race results before we had even seen it.

Usually they delay the broadcast of the US version of TAR by months in Australia right? Looks like they'll only be 4 days delayed this season.I speculate that this is because they don't want the US version to overlap with the premiere of TAR AUS in 2011.

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Great news for lovers of The Amazing Race, Channel Seven will be fast tracking the latest series from the USA. Phil Keoghan will standing on the pitstop for the 17th series of this very popular reality show.

As for the delays, it depends on the season. We got allstars before 10, and then season 12 came almost 2 years after, but season 13 through 16 were only a few weeks out.

I'm a long time lurker here who finally joined up. You guys here do a wonderful job and I'm very impressed, there's no place out on the internet like this!

I'm so excited to see the Amazing Race come to Australia, I hope to participate on it soon and I know many people have gone crazy over it since the applications came out.

Coutzy, correct me if I'm wrong but I thought that season 14 was about six months behind the U.S? Though I remember season 15 wasn't too bad, Channel Seven did air double episodes each week allowing us to see the finale about a week or so behind the actual airing in the U.S.

But yes, Channel Seven stuffed the order up for allstars and season 10, we heard about Dustin and Kandice's and David and Mary's previous race results before we had even seen it.

Possibly- I haven't watched them on channel 7 since season 12. I've used, shall we say, "Other methods"

Usually they delay the broadcast of the US version of TAR by months in Australia right? Looks like they'll only be 4 days delayed this season.I speculate that this is because they don't want the US version to overlap with the premiere of TAR AUS in 2011.

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Great news for lovers of The Amazing Race, Channel Seven will be fast tracking the latest series from the USA. Phil Keoghan will standing on the pitstop for the 17th series of this very popular reality show.

As for the delays, it depends on the season. We got allstars before 10, and then season 12 came almost 2 years after, but season 13 through 16 were only a few weeks out.

I'm a long time lurker here who finally joined up. You guys here do a wonderful job and I'm very impressed, there's no place out on the internet like this!

I'm so excited to see the Amazing Race come to Australia, I hope to participate on it soon and I know many people have gone crazy over it since the applications came out.

Coutzy, correct me if I'm wrong but I thought that season 14 was about six months behind the U.S? Though I remember season 15 wasn't too bad, Channel Seven did air double episodes each week allowing us to see the finale about a week or so behind the actual airing in the U.S.

But yes, Channel Seven stuffed the order up for allstars and season 10, we heard about Dustin and Kandice's and David and Mary's previous race results before we had even seen it.

Possibly- I haven't watched them on channel 7 since season 12. I've used, shall we say, "Other methods"

I do the same, simply for the fact the programming is very inconsistant season to season.

Hopefully you will be able to watch and then join us in the TAR 17 and TARA 4 fun!!

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"Our fans are pretty good. They don't give away too much. Sometimes people love dropping spoilers, but our fans are good. They tend to do it in such a way that doesn't ruin it for fans who don't want to know."--Phil Keoghan

Any word on when this is starting? Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne starts would be the most likely! Ready to get my detective on

I have rough theories based on events they wouldn't want to clash with.

Theoretically (read- According to the application forms) The race could be run at any time between now and the end of December.

Realistically- They will not run the race through Christmas, and I think it would be doubtful that they would want to clash with the Melbourne Cup (Is that as big an event outside of Victoria?) since it is a big Channel 7 event. Assuming they would not want to clash with the Cup, that would rule out any start before the first week of November. They would also not want to run to deep into school holidays, when flights and entrance fees to several attractions almost double in price. This rules out a week or two leading up to Christmas.

I hypothesize that Phil/Ben/Tom/Whoever else Channel 7 is considering to host will be saying "Go!" in mid to late November (If I had to pick any one day, I would say the morning of the 16th, simply because I like the number)

As for the starting line, Channel 7 (The broadcasting aspect, anyway) is a based in the Docklands of Melbourne, so I would hazard a guess to say Melbourne is the most likely start city. Possible starting lines for Melbourne would include the MCG, Etihad Stadium, The Shrine of Rememberance, The King's Domain or the Sidney Myer Music Bowl